Essex Summer Midweek Series No 5 Chelmsford
Wednesday 10th June
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App-based (MapRun), low-key, midweek evening event
Suitable for newcomers and improvers as well as experienced runners
The event will form part of Essex Summer Midweek Series.
Points will be awarded based on finishing times adjusted using an age/gender handicap system. Each missed or incorrect control will incur a 5 minutes penalty. Best 6 results from the series will count.
Points will be awarded based on finishing times adjusted using an age/gender handicap system. Each missed or incorrect control will incur a 5 minutes penalty. Best 6 results from the series will count.
Courses
Long 6.3km
Entered: 31
23 controls
Short 3.4km
Entered: 12
13 controls
Course distances provisional subject to final controlling.
All measured as direct distances between controls. The optimal route will be longer so you will run further!
This is a line event, where you are expected to visit the controls in the correct order
Entry Fees
Senior: £4.00/£5.00
Junior/Student: £2.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December.Higher entry fee applies to BOF unaffiliated runners
Junior/Student: £2.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December.Higher entry fee applies to BOF unaffiliated runners
Event Information
Officials
Organiser/planner - Colin & Lyn West 07974 391283
lynwestghh@gmail.com
Organiser/planner - Colin & Lyn West 07974 391283
lynwestghh@gmail.com
Location
The event start and finish is at The Brewhouse and Kitchen, Anne Knight Building, Duke St, Chelmsford CM1 1LW
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The event start and finish is at The Brewhouse and Kitchen, Anne Knight Building, Duke St, Chelmsford CM1 1LW
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Timing
Start at times between 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Starts will not be preallocated.
Competitors must report to the finish by 9.00pm
Please ensure you notify the organiser that you have finished, so that safety checks can be completed.
Start at times between 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Starts will not be preallocated.
Competitors must report to the finish by 9.00pm
Please ensure you notify the organiser that you have finished, so that safety checks can be completed.
Parking
The nearest car park is Fairford Road Pay and Display. Entrance off Coval Lane. Postcode: CM1 1TD. Payment by card or MiPermit. £3.30 after 5pm.
https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/parking-and-travel/car-parks/fairfield-road-car-park/
Limited on street parking is available in Viaduct Road
Pub is a short walk from Chelmsford Station.
The nearest car park is Fairford Road Pay and Display. Entrance off Coval Lane. Postcode: CM1 1TD. Payment by card or MiPermit. £3.30 after 5pm.
https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/parking-and-travel/car-parks/fairfield-road-car-park/
Limited on street parking is available in Viaduct Road
Pub is a short walk from Chelmsford Station.
Event information
OCAD 1:5000 scale urban map of Chelmsford printed on waterproof paper.
Controls will be street furniture such as benches and fences, fire hydrants or trees as specified in control descriptions.
OCAD 1:5000 scale urban map of Chelmsford printed on waterproof paper.
Controls will be street furniture such as benches and fences, fire hydrants or trees as specified in control descriptions.
Maprun
This event uses MapRun software. Please use a smartphone or Garmin watch and ensure you have the latest version of MapRun installed on your phone. Information about Maprun is available at www.stragglers.info/info/virtual-orienteering-courses. There is also a user guide on the HAVOC website
It is useful to download the course you need before you arrive, download the course onto the app by clicking on ‘Select Event' in the app, and following the menu path UK > Essex>Chelmsford2026
The courses are:
Chelmsford 2026 Short
Chelmsford 2026 Long
This is a line event. You must visit the controls in the correct order.
The course map will not be visible on your phone until you receive the PIN number at Registration on the night. You do not need the PIN number to run using a Garmin watch.
Your result will be automatically downloaded when you finish. The full procedure will be explained at Registration. If the app fails to register your visit to a control, you need to note the lower number on the H sign, or lamp post number. If a control is missed then the software will show your result as Mispunch, but in the results we will add the usual penalty for a missed or incorrect control.
If you are unable to use MapRun, you are still very welcome to take part by completing the control card with pen or pencil, but be aware that this is a slower method. You will be timed by clock, and written answers will be checked. Please bring a pen to mark the control card and a map bag if wet.
This event uses MapRun software. Please use a smartphone or Garmin watch and ensure you have the latest version of MapRun installed on your phone. Information about Maprun is available at www.stragglers.info/info/virtual-orienteering-courses. There is also a user guide on the HAVOC website
It is useful to download the course you need before you arrive, download the course onto the app by clicking on ‘Select Event' in the app, and following the menu path UK > Essex>Chelmsford2026
The courses are:
Chelmsford 2026 Short
Chelmsford 2026 Long
This is a line event. You must visit the controls in the correct order.
The course map will not be visible on your phone until you receive the PIN number at Registration on the night. You do not need the PIN number to run using a Garmin watch.
Your result will be automatically downloaded when you finish. The full procedure will be explained at Registration. If the app fails to register your visit to a control, you need to note the lower number on the H sign, or lamp post number. If a control is missed then the software will show your result as Mispunch, but in the results we will add the usual penalty for a missed or incorrect control.
If you are unable to use MapRun, you are still very welcome to take part by completing the control card with pen or pencil, but be aware that this is a slower method. You will be timed by clock, and written answers will be checked. Please bring a pen to mark the control card and a map bag if wet.
Facilities
Newcomers are welcome. Help and guidance will be available.
There are toilet facilities in the pub.
Join us after your run for post event discussion and refreshments. Food is available until 9pm.
https://www.brewhouseandkitchen.com/venue/chelmsford-2/
Newcomers are welcome. Help and guidance will be available.
There are toilet facilities in the pub.
Join us after your run for post event discussion and refreshments. Food is available until 9pm.
https://www.brewhouseandkitchen.com/venue/chelmsford-2/
Safety
Participation is at your own risk. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Bring clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions.
As with all urban events, road crossings will be necessary. Please take care.
The main roads are marked out of bounds and and must only be crossed at pedestrian crossings or underpasses.
High visibility clothing is strongly recommended.
Roads, footpaths and cycleways will be in use by members of the public. Please treat them with respect.
Look out for cyclists who are likely to be moving faster than you.
Two rivers run through the centre of Chelmsford. These must only be crossed using the mapped bridges.The water is deep. Stay away from water's edge.
Participation is at your own risk. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Bring clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions.
As with all urban events, road crossings will be necessary. Please take care.
The main roads are marked out of bounds and and must only be crossed at pedestrian crossings or underpasses.
High visibility clothing is strongly recommended.
Roads, footpaths and cycleways will be in use by members of the public. Please treat them with respect.
Look out for cyclists who are likely to be moving faster than you.
Two rivers run through the centre of Chelmsford. These must only be crossed using the mapped bridges.The water is deep. Stay away from water's edge.
Insurance
Participants who are not members of British Orienteering are not
covered by British Orienteering’s public liability insurance. By entering this event, you acknowledge that you are taking part at your own risk. For example, if you were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you would not be covered by insurance
Participants who are not members of British Orienteering are not
covered by British Orienteering’s public liability insurance. By entering this event, you acknowledge that you are taking part at your own risk. For example, if you were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you would not be covered by insurance
Scoring
Points will be awarded
based on finishing times adjusted using an age/gender handicap system.
Each missed or incorrect control will incur a 5 minutes penalty. Best 6 results from the 8 event series will count. On-the-night bonus of 15 points per event for those running on the night, as opposed to MapRun catchup. 5 min penalty for Anytime. A second run on any particular course will not count for scoring purposes.
Anytime catch-up for events hopefully available for 2 weeks after the event, on MapRun.
See series website for maps and instructions.
You are welcome to run together as a group, but in order to be fair we ask that you keep together, as when running as a group the least advantageous handicap is applied.
100 points will be allocated to the course organiser/planner for each event planned.
Full results will be emailed and published on the SOS and HAVOC websites.
Points will be awarded
based on finishing times adjusted using an age/gender handicap system.
Each missed or incorrect control will incur a 5 minutes penalty. Best 6 results from the 8 event series will count. On-the-night bonus of 15 points per event for those running on the night, as opposed to MapRun catchup. 5 min penalty for Anytime. A second run on any particular course will not count for scoring purposes.
Anytime catch-up for events hopefully available for 2 weeks after the event, on MapRun.
See series website for maps and instructions.
You are welcome to run together as a group, but in order to be fair we ask that you keep together, as when running as a group the least advantageous handicap is applied.
100 points will be allocated to the course organiser/planner for each event planned.
Full results will be emailed and published on the SOS and HAVOC websites.
